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The CASTLE² …. A Bonnie Doon Rock Musical!

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THE CASTLE² … A Bonnie Doon Rock Musical!
THE CASTLE² is a new work inspired by The Castle, a popular movie made by Working Dog productions, which was partly filmed in Bonnie Doon.  The local connection has inspired Will Twycross, local doctor and community man, to pen this sequel from his imagination based on ‘what happened after’. The story is quirky, which is unsurprising and very high energy. Excitingly this is brand new work written for and staged at the Mansfield Performing Arts Centre. With a cast of over 50 performers, a live band and special effects MMuDS is proud to present this show that showcases the talent, creativity and vibe, oh yes the vibe, of our amazing community!

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“This production is NOT a stage version of the original Working Dog Film “The Castle”. References to the original characters and places involved in this production does not reflect the views of the Writers, Producer, Production Crew or Cast of the Original film “The Castle” developed by Working Dog.
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Working Dog has not had input into the creation of this production.”)

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The Castle² is now reaching an exciting stage of production.

Involving over fifty people on stage, including twenty children, it has been written as an original MMuDS musical, set in Bonnie Doon. The children, directed by Bernadette Gifford, will be acting as the next generation of the Kerrigan family, whose parents have moved to Bonnie Doon, and will run into some of the same adventures and legal obstacles, as they move up to Maintongoon Road, where they build a new house under the powerlines.
 
The new “sequel” The Castle² story line has been written by Will Twycross, who is also directing the show.
 
Our Producer is Karen Pirie, who has won multiple awards for Black Adder Goes Forth and Black Adder the Elizabethan One, The Elephant Man, and Seussical, and recently directed Meredith Newman, our Deputy Director, in Shirley Valentine.
 
The band is being led by Rolf Koren and includes some of Mansfield’s most accomplished musicians, who will give the story line a great musical edge.
 
The set, designed by Ian Keys, includes a number of surprises, which we know the audiences will enjoy. Jenny Gibney has designed some beautiful cartoon-style backdrops that will bring the set to life.
 
A new set of digitally controlled LED lights will also enhance this, and future shows at the Performing Arts Centre, and Nicole Sanders and Milton Taylor have produced projections that will give the show a real local flavour.
 
The show has had very good early bookings, with a number of the weekend performances full or almost full, so we would love you to get in early to get a good seat.
 
This is MMuDS 40th Anniversary, and we are hoping to bring you a really great show!

Show dates:
Sat 14 October – Opening Night 7.30pm
Tuesday 17 October – 7.30pm
Thursday 19 October – 7.30pm
Saturday 21 October – 7.30pm
Sunday 22 October – Matinee 2.00pm
Tuesday 24 October – 7.30pm
Thursday 26 October – 7.30pm
Saturday 28 October – 7.30pm
Cast:
"The Kerrigans":
Tracy Kerrigan: Hayley Roberts
Dale Kerrigan: Jack Arrowsmith
Steve Kerrigan: Geoff Pitt
Wayne Kerrigan: Daryl Hunt
Con Panopolopolopoulos:  Jayden Harper
Tracey's: Alannah Harper,  Ella O'Gorman,  Bec Bolwell​
 
Ensemble:
The Judge: Rick Lindsay/Tim Barber
Moby Tokbel & The Mayor: Paul Sladdin
Kylie Sandipants : Meredith Newman
Dennis Denuto:  Leigh Johnstone
Jack (neighbour) : Jasper Watts
Yvonne (neighbour): Maree Cordes
Ferouk (neighbour): William Arrowsmith
Mick (policeman): Suzie Roberts
Wicked Prince Andrew: Andy Barltrap
Horsy Princess Anne: Lyn Elder
Postman Pat & Leader of Kerrigan kids: Atlas Lamont
Woman with Greyhound: Jackie Cesnik
Darryl Kerrigan: Murray Wallace                
Sal Kerrigan: Emma Golding
The Band:
Rolf
Koren: Musical Director, keyboards, percussion,vocals
Jessica Berton: Assistant Musical Director, keyboards, saxophone, vocals
Derek Beautyman: electric guitar, vocals
Paul Valente:  drums, percussion
Alastair Pirie: bass guitar, vocals
Matthew Roberts: harmonica, acoustic guitar, mandolin, percussion, vocals
Maria Lieberth: acoustic guitar, percussion, vocals
Production Crew:
Director & Writer: Will Twycross
Childrens Director: Bernadette Gifford
Chorus Director: Meredith Newman
Producer: Karen Pirie
Stage Manager: Joanne Arrowsmith
Stage Crew: Samuel Arrowsmith, Ayshia Beekman
Set Design: Ian Keys
Kastle Konstruction Krew (set): Ian Keys, Scott Ersvaer, Doug Galbraith, Craig Jones, Peter McKay
Movable Sets: Roger Nolan
Scene Drawings: Jennifer Gibney
Front of House Managers: Susie Roberts, Erica Morgan
Biobox Manager: Sue Hare
Sound Set-up: Rolf Koren, Bernadette Gifford
Sound Effects: Ian Mallyon
Green Room Manager: Cathie Smith
Makeup Manager: Joy Koren
Wigs: Andy Dolling
Wardrobe Manaager: Ayshia Beekman
Costume sewing: Cathie Smith
Choreography: Lyn Saville, Pia Bell, Brook Phillips
Show Photography: Joanne Arrowsmith, Kym Stubbs
Location Photography: Daryl Hunt, Will Twycross.
Lighting Design: Chris Williams
Lighting Operation: Chris Williams, Sue Hare, Derek Beekman
​Sound Design: Rolf Koren
Sound Effects: Bernadette Gifford, Ian Mallyon
Sound Operation: Bernadette Gifford, Caitlin Todd
Projection Technical Design: Milton Taylor
Projection Output: Will Twycross, Nicole Sanders
Projection Operation: Eva Kutka
Props: Margie Cummins, Barb Jones
Microphone Manager: Lynn Taylor
Front of House crew: 
Sarah Anstee, Leanne Welsh, James Wilson, Catriona Wilson, Liam Wilson, Katie Lockey, Marcus Hann,
Annie Osborne, Cami Mapley, Jodie Allen, Sue Hoskin, Sara Fraser,
Aimee Fraser

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  • Home
  • Upcoming Productions
    • The Castle
  • About / Contact
    • AGM 2020_21
    • Show Proposal Application Form
    • Join-Renew-Update Membership
    • MMuDS Values
    • Child Safe Standards
    • COVID SAFE
    • MMuDS Audition & Casting Policy
  • Groups/Programs
    • MAD Orchestra
    • The Actor Factory
  • Patrons
  • Honour Boards
    • Trish Sweeney Award
    • Harry Nix Award
    • Life Members
  • Past Productions - index
    • Shirley Valentine
    • Summer Youth Drama Program Jan 2023
    • Elephant Man
    • Blackadder 11
    • The Show Must Go Online
    • ShowMustGoOnline_resources
    • Seussical
    • Blackadder Goes Forth
    • Mary Poppins
    • Jekyll & Hyde
    • Title of Show
    • Lyfe of Bryan
    • COSI
    • Man of La Mancha
    • Beauty & The Beast
    • A Month of Sundays
    • Sweet Charity
    • Brilliant Lies
    • Cabaret
  • Mansfield PAC
    • MMuDS Seating Attendance Ticketing Policy
    • PAC Technical